ZIP Code 42729

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Cub Run · Hart County · Kentucky

Population
1,617

12/sq mi

Median income
$54,706

▼ 28% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$189,200

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.2%

Median age 34.3

Land area
135.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 42729 in Cub Run, Kentucky has a population of 1,617. The median household income is $54,706, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $189,200, 32% below the US average. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 42729 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 135.9 square miles in Cub Run, Hart County, Kentucky. The area is home to 1,617 residents, producing a population density of 12 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 42729 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42729 sits at $54,706 (8% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $24,874. The poverty rate stands at 18.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $189,200 (19% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 91.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42729 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hart County, so you can benchmark 42729 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42729, Cub Run, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,617

Population

135.9

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42729?

34.3

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$54,706

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$24,874

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,163

Total Housing Units

704

Occupied Units

459

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.1%
Renter 8.9%

$189,200

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

1992

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 42729, employing approximately 64 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,559,000.

23

Businesses

64

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 43.5%
Retail trade 6 26.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 42729 vs 42259 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
42259 Mammoth Cave, KY 1,281 4.9 mi
42726 Clarkson, KY 4,667 9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42729 in?
ZIP code 42729 (Cub Run) is located in Hart County, Kentucky. Hart County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hart-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42729?
ZIP code 42729 in Cub Run, KY has a population of 1,617 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42729?
The median household income in ZIP 42729 is $54,706, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42729?
The median home value in ZIP 42729 is $189,200, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42729?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42729 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42729?
ZIP code 42729 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 64 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42729?
In ZIP code 42729, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42729?
In ZIP code 42729, approximately 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42729?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42729 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cub Run, KY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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